Add ideas to the mind map. Which of these do you do …
FREE TIME ACTIVITIES
on a warm day?
• hang out at the shopping centre
• do the gardening
• have lunch outdoors
on a rainy day?
• read a book
• rent/watch a DVD
• chat with friends
• play computer/board games
• surf the Net
on a hot day?
• go sunbathing
• go surfing
• play beach volleyball
a)
Look at the pictures and the introduction to the text. What city and country is the article about?
What do you think you can do there? Read and check.
Kelly and Jamie tell us about their coolest spots in Sydney, Australia.
My coolest spot is Darling Harbour. There are plenty of activities to choose 1) _, such as a ride 2) _ the carousel, a film 3) _ the IMAX theatre, an exhibition at the Powerhouse museum or a visit 4) _ the fantasy world of Jacobs Toymaker. (Kelly)
Manly has lots of interesting attractions, including Sea Life Sanctuary and the popular surfing beach, but I’m crazy 5) _ one thing … Manly Skatepark! I love it there! I meet my friends and we skate all afternoon! Manly is also the best place to shop 6) _ skating gear. (Jamie)
b)
Complete the gaps. Use: on, for, from, at, about, to.
Listen and check. Explain the words in bold.
Portfolio: Take the roles of Kelly and Jamie. Tell each other about your favourite place in Sydney, what you do there and how you like it. Record yourselves.
Portfolio: Write a short article about where you go in your free time (50−70 words). Write:
• where it is
• what you can do there
• why you like it
• how you feel there